2016 Bond Referendum Information

NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE TOWN OF PALM BEACH

Pursuant to the Charter of the Town of Palm Beach, Florida, and the General Laws pertaining thereto, there will be held in the Town of Palm Beach, Florida, on the 15th day of March, 2016, a Bond Referendum for the purpose of referring to the electorate the approval or rejection of the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund the Town-Wide Underground Utility Project in accordance with the provisions of Resolution No. 201-2015.

Important Note:Despite this referendum being held in conjunction with the Presidential Preference Primary, all registered Town voters will be allowed to vote on this question, regardless of political affiliation. This question shall appear towards the end of registered Republicans' and Democrats' ballots. For all other voters, this will be the only question on their ballots.View: Sample Ballot/ Official Results: FOR Bonds - 2,180 votes (50.72%)AGAINST Bonds - 2,118 votes (49.28%)

NOTE: Florida Law requires a margin of one-half of one percent (.5%) or less in order for there to be a recount. As the margin for this question was 1.44%, there will NOT be a recount.